Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

11 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cider, Dessert, Pasta
Safety Rating
10 ratings

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1020 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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The waiter told us what had risks of cross contamination. The kitchen was able to cook the red fish on a separate pan. Pasta had a good chew to it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing food, great atmosphere. How do they make gf pasta taste so good??? Don’t miss the pesto pasta especially. Budino dessert is gf and extraordinary. Make sure to have the talk about cross contact w your waiter - polenta cake is out due to shared fryer. Alcohol free cocktails also fabulous. Can’t wait to go back!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The staff was super helpful! They had a gluten free menu and then further marked it up for me to show what was celiac safe. Plenty of delicious options!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cider
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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mozzarella shooter
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Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Spouse said it was the best GF pasta he’s ever had! My regular pasta was amazing as well. Wonderful experience!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is great for gluten free, but not for Celiacs. There is cross contamination with their shared fryer so it eliminates some of the gf menu items. They do have a separate gf menu. My sister (who is also celiac) and I split the burrata e ham which was interesting. The crispy polenta served with this app didn’t really have any kind of flavor to it. She got the cacio whey Pepe with gf pasta which she said tasted like an adult mac and cheese. I got the pesto pasta with gf which was good if not a little underwhelming. We also split the double dipped forgotten cookie which was gf, it tastes like a macaroon which was fine. Decent experience overall, I personally think there are better Italian restaurants that offer gf food at a better price.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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our waitress was wonderful and marked up the gluten free menu to show me what was safe for celiac! i was a little disappointed to find out the grill and fryers are shared, which eliminated about half of the gluten free menu for me. the gf rigatoni noodles are some of the best i’ve ever had! the mozzarella shooter was such a fun concept and so yummy i had to get seconds! the service was incredible, i just wish i could’ve tried some of the fun appetizers.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Monteverde is beyond delicious. I was worried that I’d be disappointed in the GF pasta but the sauce and accompaniments are so good. You won’t be disappointed!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Monteverde is a wonderful upscale italian place with *THE best* sausage. Go for the sausage, and stay and try their appetizers, pastas, and desserts! My sibling and I both have Celiac and they introduced it to me recently. The staff know about gluten in each menu item, they have gluten free pasta imported from Italy, GF cookie desserts, and GF substitutes for certain appetizers. Not a single drop of cross contamination in sight, as my sibling’s Celiac is severe and one little crumb would make them sick. Super happy to review cause I will be coming back very soon. Please try the sausage :)

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The pasta is great but they include items on the GF menu that are made in the shared fryer so it does eliminate several more options. It’s still very good but rather than replace with other options that work there are several menu items that are just not an option. It’s otherwise completely safe- so there’s that.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Monteverde has a gluten-free menu and everything on it is fantastic. There is only one pasta type—brown rice caponi rigatoni, which works quite well. Food and experience overall is one of my favorites for a nice date night.

GF Menu as of 06/22: https://monteverdechicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mv-menu-dinner-4.23.22-Senza.pdf

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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One of our fav restaurant. Very knowledgeable wait staff. Food looks super awesome and taste equally delicious. Spouse is celiac and has never gotten sick here . We have eaten here quite a few times in the last year since we discovered this restaurant.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This is a pretty nice spot and the staff was very attentive. There are limited dairy free options if you need that, but they will work with so and make something off the menu if they need to

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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GF Pasta made in house and top notch! Many gluten free options for an Italian restaurant. Wish they had more dairy free. It is small plates though, would have loved a full plate of the the pasta. Waiter asks upon seating if there are any food allergies which is a nice touch.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Full GF menu. Amazing quality pasta...had pesto GF pasta dish that was the best I’ve had in years. Butterscotch dessert was the best! No reactions...brought every dish to me and let me know it had been prepared GF. Can’t wait to go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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